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Sad Summer Fest Will Not Return in 2025

It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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New Jersey Hardcore Outfit Gel Announce Breakup Following Guitarist’s “Heinous Acts”

Apologies to all who were excited to see New Jersey hardcore quintet Gel open for Spiritbox on their upcoming tour. On March 19, Gel took to Instagram to share that they are officially disbanding due to their former guitar player Anthony Webster’s “heinous acts.” Per social media, some of these acts included stealing tens of thousands of dollars, posting nude images of band members on Reddit, and driving erratically. Read more: The Linda Lindas Launch “Don’t Think” Video Ahead Of Spring Tour Many hardcore bands and fans shared reactions to the news. Drug Church posted, “VIVA GEL.” Additionally, From Indian… Read more »

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mgk Drops “your name forever” To Honor Late Friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath

On March 18, mgk shared “your name forever,” a touching song and music video honoring his late friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath. Trembath, known for being a professional snowboarder, passed in February 2025 at 38. On March 7, mgk took to Instagram to share a message. He said, “Crazy…I didn’t even cry this hard when my dad died. I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I’ve never lost a brother. We’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. A true rockstar without ever needing to make a song, the most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human I’ve ever had… Read more »

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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in March 2025

With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »

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Anberlin Reimagines “A Day Late” With Matty Mullins

Originally appearing on their 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, Anberlin has reimagined their track “A Day Late” with frontman Matty Mullins at the mic. Marking the band’s forward movement with Mullins stepping in for vocalist Stephen Christian, who made a surprise appearance at When We Were Young Fest in 2024, as the re-release celebrates their legacy as well as their resilience to reach larger audiences. Watch the official video for “A Day Late” below. Anberlin is currently on their headline tour, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Acting as support, Copeland is performing… Read more »

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Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Listen up, people. The time for Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Avril Lavigne, Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to add to your perfect fest. And you may be overwhelmed by the amount of sick artists, and no shame, because same. So, we’ve let the stars pick who you absolutely need to see at Warped Tour based on your Zodiac sign. Get ready to head to the… Read more »

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Silverstein Reveals “I Will Destroy This” Music Video

As Silverstein embarks on their UK and European tour run with Thursday, The Callous Daoboys, and Bloom, the band also dropped their music video for “I Will Destroy This.” The track appears on their 2025 record Antibloom, and the music video features footage from the band’s sold-out hometown show in Toronto. Grab your copy of Antibloom here and check out the new Silverstein music video below. Check out Silverstein’s full touring schedule below. Tickets are available here. Tour Dates: Read more: Gully Boys Tap Justin Courtney Pierre For “Love Me 2” Music Video *With Thursday, The Callous Daoboys, and Bloom as… Read more »

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Free Throw Drops ‘Those Days Are Gone’ 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »

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Gossip Girl and Buffy The Vampire Slayer Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies, Aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress beloved for her roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has passed away at the age of 39. First reported by the New York Post, Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment by her mother on the morning of February 26, 2025. Born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, Trachtenberg began acting at a young age, quickly gaining recognition for her talent. She first gained national attention as the title character in Harriet The Spy (1996) before stepping into her most iconic role as Dawn Summers in Buffy The… Read more »